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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.23, 271.68 and 122.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.23, 271.68 and 122.55 is: 183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.23 : 271.68 = 122.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.23/271.68 = 122.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.23x = 271.68 × 122.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.23x = 33,294.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,294.38/181.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.71

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